I was delighted to hear everyone's response to censoring Harry Potter books. I
teach 5 and 6 grades and these books have piqued interest in even my most
reluctant readers. I am very thankful for the series! Marilyn

Betsy Scheidemantel wrote:

> Marilyn,
> I have heard that some parents think the books are too violent however I> think that this is all part of the plot and in the end, good does win. I> have had friends ask me my opinion, as to whether they should let their> children read Harry Potter, and my answer is definately YES!> Betsy Lehman Scheidemantel> ----------> >From: Marilyn Johnston <johnston@mediaone.net>> >To: Multiple recipients of list <Teacher-TalkNovel@learner.org>> >Subject: Re: Questions> >Date: Sat, Mar 18, 2000, 10:09 PM>>>> >I was shocked when I first heard about people wanting to censor Harry> >Potter. What are these people thinking? Has anyone actually received a> >complaint, or is> >this just hype? Marilyn Johnston, Newburyport, Massachusetts>>> >Karla Hammond wrote:>>> >> Please let me know the responses that you receive! I am very interested> >in having a DIAL book study/ discussion group on this subject within a> >couple weeks!>>>> >> Thanks, KArla>>>> >> >>> "Julia Shugert" <shugert@basd.k12.pa.us> 03/17/00 03:00PM>>>> >> Hi! I had a question regarding censorship. Have any parents complained> >> about the Harry Potter series? If so, please let me know how you handled> >> those.>>>> >> Thanks,> >> Jody Shugert>>